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AJ06 VYW

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,258 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head light poor pattern internal adjuster used

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 18% (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 23,626 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,827 miles

air bag liht on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 4,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AJ06 VYW is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 VYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ06 VYW registered?

AJ06 VYW is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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